The City Council of the City of Allentown will hold a Public Hearing on Bill 59-2010, the proposed new City of Allentown Zoning Ordinance. The Hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 in Council Chambers, First Floor, City Hall located at 435 Hamilton Street in Allentown. The Hearing will begin at 6:30 pm.

The proposed new Zoning Ordinance primarily regulates the uses of land and structures, with differing standards in different Zoning Districts as shown on the Zoning Map. The Ordinance will serve as Article 1300 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Allentown. The proposed new Zoning Ordinance addresses the following major subject areas: Article 1301 Title, Objectives, Interpretation and Enactment Article 1303 Definitions Article 1305 Administration and Penalties Article 1307 Zoning Hearing Board, Special Exception Procedures Article 1309 Establishment of Zoning Districts Article 1311 General Regulations and Exceptions Article 1313 Uses Permitted by Zoning District Article 1314 Overlay District Requirements Article 1315 Area, Yard and Building Requirements Article 1317 Environmental and Performance Standards Article 1319 Signs Article 1321 Off-Street Parking and Loading Article 1323 Buffer Yards and Other Landscaping Article 1325 Site Plan Review Article 1327 Additional Requirements for Specific Uses Article 1329 Nonconformities Article 1331 Requirements in Related Ordinances Index Zoning MapA copy of the proposed new Zoning Ordinance is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office, 5th Floor, City Hall, 435 Hamilton Street on regular business days from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Copies of all or portions of the Ordinance will be made available for purchase at the cost of reproduction. Persons who wish to purchase a complete copy of the Ordinance are asked to call Michael P. Hanlon, City Clerk, at (610) 437-7539 in advance.